SUMMARY
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury received £10,000 from the 2025 Wellcome Photography Prize for his photograph capturing a mother and daughter's urban rooftop picnic, symbolizing human resilience against city expansion. The biennial competition, which focuses on health, science, and the human experience, has opened entries for its 2027 edition. Photographers can submit work across three categories, with winners receiving £10,000 and finalists receiving £1,000. The deadline for submissions is October 21, 2026.
TAKEAWAYS
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury won the 2025 Wellcome Photography Prize for an image of urban resilience.
The 2027 Wellcome Photography Prize is now accepting entries.
The competition awards £10,000 to category winners.
Submissions for the 2027 prize close on October 21, 2026.